Therapeutic Methods

P: (867) 689-4844
E: jessica@innerlandscapes.ca

Each person and situation is unique.  I draw from the following approaches so that I can be flexible to your needs.

Art Therapy

Art therapy involves the use of various visual art materials to enable nonverbal, creative expression.  This modality is especially helpful for those who have difficulty talking about their experiences or who have become “stuck” in traditional talk therapy.  All skill levels are welcome because the purpose is expression and exploration as opposed to evaluation.  People are often surprised by what they can discover in their images.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and commitment therapy is highly values based.  Rediscovering what's important to us and learning how to notice our experiences in a different way is an important step.  By dropping the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, people are able to take actions that bring them towards a rich, full, meaningful life.  ACT offers many tools that people can apply in everyday life.

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Internal family systems therapy (IFS) explores the different parts within one person.  Many of us experience inner conflict or polarization when one part of us wants or does something that another part opposes or judges.  IFS helps us get to know these different parts, understand their motives, and harmonize our internal experiences.  In IFS, all parts are welcome!

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is an intensive, structured treatment designed specifically for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  It targets avoidance of both internal and external experiences and fosters post-traumatic growth.  Research has shown that PE is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy targets a person’s unhelpful thoughts and beliefs in order to change behaviours and improve wellbeing.  Dialectical behavioural therapy is particularly useful for people struggling with mood disorders, self-harm, or substance use.  Both approaches offer tools and techniques to help people cope with the challenges life can bring.